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The Opportunity:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to support the UCF Center of Ethics and the Laboratory for Interaction of Machine and Brain. The scholar would be a part of a research program funded by Meta at the intersection of neural engineering, human-machine interaction, ethics, and privacy. The project focuses on next-generation bio signal-driven interfaces for long-term use, emphasizing adaptability, robustness, and human-centered design with special focus on ethics and privacy.

Responsibilities:

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy working across theory, experiments, and systems-level thinking, and who want their work to shape how humans interact with intelligent machines responsibly.

What You'll Work On

You will contribute to the development and evaluation of ethics-centered adaptive brain/muscle-machine interface technologies using physiological signals (primarily sEMG). The work spans:

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• Close collaboration with researchers in neuroscience, engineering, and ethics.

  
  

• Human-in-the-loop brain/muscle-machine experimentation focused on learning pedagogy for adaptive neural systems.

  
  

• Design and implementation of gamified environments for incorporating user feedback into system design.

  
  

• Research design around the ethics of privacy and sense-of-agency in system design.

  
  

• Longitudinal analysis across time and conditions

  
  

• Algorithm design and modeling.

  
  

• The role offers significant intellectual freedom and opportunities to shape the direction of the research.

Minimum Qualifications:

* PhD in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Robotics, AI Ethics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong publication record and clear research trajectory

* Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

Core Technical Skills

* Machine learning for time-series or latent-variable models

* Signal processing of physiological data (e.g., EMG, EEG, biosignals)

* Statistical modeling and dimensionality reduction

* Python-based scientific computing (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch/JAX, etc.)

Core Research Skills

* Privacy and/or sense-of-agency ethical analysis

* Learning pedagogical analysis and design

* Control theory or reinforcement learning

* Game-based or interactive training paradigms

* Experience collaborating across disciplines

* Research in ethics, agency, or privacy in AI-enabled systems

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Please provide contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted if you are selected as a final candidate.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

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• Ph.D. must be awarded prior to the start date of the Post Doctoral Scholar position at the University of Central Florida.
  

  
  

• Target start date: April 1, 2026.

  
  

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

The School of Social Work in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one 12-month instructor whose primary assignments will be teaching and field placement in the BSW and MSW programs (both online and campus based) while participating in meaningful service at the school, college, university, and community levels. The position is assigned to the main Orlando campus with a projected start date of Fall 2026.

The School of Social Work is recognized regionally and nationally for the superior quality of its educational offerings and its contributions to clinical social work, health care, scholarship, and service to our community. The school has 34 full-time faculty, 14 staff, numerous adjunct faculty, and over 900 students. We offer a BSW and an MSW program. There are various campus based and online tracks in the MSW program.

The College of Health Professions and Sciences is home to three schools, one department, and six centers and institutes and is a leader in creating positive community change by building partnerships that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. The college is a core member of the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center along with the existing College of Nursing and College of Medicine. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities, as well as someone who can demonstrate commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.

  
  

• At least one year of experience with field social work education as a teacher/instructor, field instructor or supervisor.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Teaching experience in social work; both online and campus based.

  
  

• Two years of post MSW social work practice experience.

  
  

• Active status as a qualified supervisor for registered social work interns.

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Orlando Roman at

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

This is a face-to face on campus faculty position. Instruction will be delivered primarily in person at the main Orlando campus.

This is a repost position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

  
  

• Retirement savings options.

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

  
  

• Education assistance.

  
  

• Flexible work environment.

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

  
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida, College of Medicine Faculty Practice at UCF Health in Orlando, FL is seeking a Rheumatologist to join an expanding multi-specialty academic practice at our East Orlando outpatient clinic. UCF Health currently has four other faculty board-certified rheumatologists in our two locations, additional affiliated faculty at the nearby Orlando VA Medical Center, and four fellows in our fully accredited GME program; combined to make us the largest rheumatology practice in Central Florida. Applicants should be exceptional clinicians who have demonstrated a value-based philosophy of patient care and are seeking an exclusively outpatient care environment. The selected candidate will spend the majority of their time providing direct patient care while building their outpatient practice in collaboration with multiple specialties. There will also be opportunities for clinical research as well as teaching physician learners (medical students, internal medicine GME residents, and fellows in multiple subspecialty disciplines) and interprofessional medical trainees in the clinical setting. A robust clinical and translational research team assists for sponsored and investigator-initiated research/trials. There are excellent opportunities for research in collaboration with basic and translational immunology researchers in the College of Medicine's Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences. The position is full-time, and is a clinical, non-tenure track appointment at the assistant, associate or professor of medicine rank.

The UCF College of Medicine is an innovative and forward-looking medical school with a culture of collaboration and partnerships. The College of Medicine is rapidly growing new programs across all missions: education, research, clinical care and community service. As a part of a growing "Medical City" dedicated to innovation in health and wellness, the College of Medicine aspires to become an extraordinary research-based institution training physicians of the future who will become exemplary physicians, leaders in medicine, scholars in science, innovators in medical technology and compassionate providers of health care. UCF College of Medicine also has multiple ACGME accredited training programs, including the Rheumatology Fellowship. In addition to the medical school, the Lake Nona campus also includes UCF outpatient clinics, an intravenous infusion center, a state-of-the-art research center at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, and the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center which serves as our local university teaching hospital. Nearby are the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Guidewell Innovation research incubator, the Nemours Children's Hospital, and the new UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center. Rheumatology clinics are currently located at both the Lake Nona and the East Orlando outpatient sites.

UCF is committed to building a faculty who are a reflection of the students they teach and the patients they serve. UCF offers a competitive salary, malpractice coverage with sovereign immunity, and excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family.

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited medical school. Candidates must be eligible for licensure or actively licensed to practice in the state of Florida.

  
  

• They must be boarded or board eligible in their specialty and subspecialty upon completion of training. Board certification in Rheumatology would be expected within two (2) years of completion of that subspecialty training.

  
  

• The candidate's scholarly background and experience must be commensurate with the faculty rank for which the application is submitted.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the candidate have at least one year of clinical experience subsequent to fellowship training involving high complexity rheumatology tertiary consultations.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.
  

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search may be directed to: Brittany Hofmann at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants:Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• 
  
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
  
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
  
• Retirement savings options.
  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
  
• Education assistance.
  
• Flexible work environment.
  
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) invites applications for a non-tenure earning assistant professor of medicine or associate professor of medicine position in the Department of Medical Education. We are seeking an experienced medical educator with expertise in foundational biomedical sciences, particularly pharmacology, to contribute to our innovative curriculum and support the development of future physicians.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of educators to design, deliver, and continuously improve a competency-based, integrated medical curriculum.Responsibilities include teaching in areas such as pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The ideal candidate will have experience in curricular design, active learning methodologies (e.g., case-based and team-based learning). The incumbent will be expected to engage in educational scholarship and will have service responsibilities to the department, college, and university.

The Department of Medical Education is composed of a multidisciplinary team representing the foundational sciences, clinical sciences, and health library sciences. Its mission is to develop, enhance, and evaluate integrated educational programs that promote student learning across the basic and clinical curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications:

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• A Ph.D. or equivalent in a foundational biomedical science discipline from an accredited institution. ABD's will be considered, but all the degree requirements must be completed by the time of appointment.

  
  

• The candidate's scholarly background and experience must be commensurate with the faculty rank for which the application is submitted.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Demonstrated experience teaching pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and other foundational sciences within an LCME-accredited medical school.

  
  

• Demonstrated record of success in developing and implementing high-quality foundational sciences curricula, including the integration of digital tools, emerging technology and competency-based assessments.

  
  

• Documented effectiveness in the use of active learning strategies and in small-group facilitation.

  
  

• Excellent communication and a substantiated record of collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-based work.

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

* A curriculum vitae.
* A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Maria Meier-Molina at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States

Job Close Date:

03/19/2026

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• 
  
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
  
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
  
• Retirement savings options.
  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
  
• Education assistance.
  
• Flexible work environment.
  
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

Florida Solar Energy Center:

The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), is the state's premier energy research institution. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to advance research, development and education in solar energy, FSEC's focus includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation research, demonstration, and education.FSEC is administered by the University of Central Florida and is located in Cocoa, Florida.

The Opportunity:

FSEC invites applications for an Undergraduate Summer Research Internship focused on low-carbon methanol production from fugitive methane resources. This internship will take place at M2X Energy Inc. (Rockledge, Florida), where the intern will collaborate with both researchers and industry engineers. All research and hands-on activities will occur at this off-campus sponsor facility.

Responsibilities:

This program focuses on supporting activities related to process development, optimizations and designs of portable, modular gas-to-methanol technologies in partnership with M2X Energy Inc., which involves, but is not limited to:

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• Development and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

  
  

• Creation and support of CAD drawings for equipment layouts, skid assemblies, and process components.

  
  

• Design, assembly, and experimentation with benchtop instruments, including data acquisition and analysis.

  
  

• Basic process control support and maintenance of engineering and manufacturing documentation.

  
  

• Assembly, modification, and operation of flow reactors and adsorption testing systems (such as breakthrough rigs) to generate data for pressure swing adsorption (PSA) modeling and validation.

  
  

• Participation in chemical laboratory experiments and processes, including but not limited to testing adsorbent materials to enhance methane recovery from renewable natural gas streams.

  
  

• Preparation of written and oral reports summarizing experimental results, processes, and findings.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment or recent completion in an engineering or science undergraduate program and basic proficiency in one or more of the following: chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or chemistry with scientific lab work.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience with process diagrams and CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) and interpreting or drafting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).

  
  

• Hands-on experience in bench-scale instrumentation development and experimentation.

  
  

• Familiar with piping assembly, fittings, and gas cylinder handling.

  
  

• Track records with detailed documentation of experimental procedure, SOPs plus good data management skills.

  
  

• Familiarity with data processing, analysis and computing tools such as Excel, Origin, MATLAB and Python.

  
  

• Interest in manufacturing, process engineering and clean technology processes.

  
  

• Hands-on aptitude and comfortable working in a shop, laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.

  
  

• Strong communication skills and awareness of other technical staff, external partners, equipment/instrument manufacturers, etc.

  
  

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This internship requires on-site participation at M2X Energy's site located at 270 Barnes Boulevard Rockledge, FL 32955.

Desired starting date: Early May 2026.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Francis Chukwunta () and/or Dr. Veronica Rigo ( ).

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation,you'llplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.You'llbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow,you'llwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain newskillsandyou'llhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyonda paycheck.

AreBenefitsImportant to You?

StateBenefitseligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteriaestablishedby the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First,determineseligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for statebenefitsthe employee will be notified directly by People First.OPS positions are not entitled topaidtime off.

Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant toFlorida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCFis required toconductadditionalscreening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

Theadditionalscreening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Hours of Work

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Hourly Rate

Job Posting End Date

Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

The Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences (BSBS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF), College of Medicine, invites outstanding applicants for a position as Instructor of Medicine. This non-tenure earning position will consist of laboratory instruction and supervising teaching assistants in the undergraduate Physiology teaching labs in the Burnett School on the main campus. Other aspects of the position can include mentoring students, leading undergraduate honors in the major projects, and service at the department, college, or university level. The anticipated start date is May or June 2026.

UCF is one of the nation's largest universities with over 70,000 students. UCF is located in Orlando, a progressive metropolitan area and a major player in high-tech industry with a top-ranked Research Park. As part of the UCF College of Medicine, the Burnett School has 56 full-time faculty, more than 2,000 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students in M.S., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D. programs. Faculty in BSBS contribute to training a growing number of undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biomedical sciences and pre-clinical disciplines. Further information on the BSBS can be found at biomed.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have an M.S. degree from an accredited institution in anappropriatelifesciencesdiscipline. All degree requirements must be completed by the anticipated date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Priorteachingexperience inlecturesand/orlabs at an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.

Prior mentoring experiences are also preferred.

Additional Application Materials Required

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/.

In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, CV, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants also have the option of uploading teaching evaluations, examples of teaching products, or other evidence of teaching effectiveness or student mentorship. .

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE:Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Review of applications will begin February 2026 as they are received and until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Gregory Weigel, Associate Instructor of Medicine at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants:Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers

• 
  

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

  
  

• Retirement savings options.

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

  
  

• Education assistance.

  
  

• Flexible work environment.

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.

  
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

The Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, benefits-eligible, non-tenure earning lecturer positions, anticipated to start in August 2026.

We anticipate that one will be a Lecturer, and one available at the Lecturer or Associate Lecturer level, based on experience. Each position is renewable annually, with the possibility of summer teaching assignments. We seek candidates to teach large-enrollment sections of introductory physics courses, introductory physical science and astronomy courses for a variety of majors, as well as upper-division undergraduate courses in physics and astronomy. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and knowledge in curriculum and course design. Lecturers in the department typically have instructional duties and service assignments in accordance with the department's current equitable workload policy. Lecturers are encouraged to pursue independent research, including student research mentoring. Research, curriculum development, and other activities can reduce teaching assignments. There is a career path for lecturers with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

The Department of Physics
The UCF Department of Physics (physics/) is at the heart of our nation's SpaceU, offering a broad range of courses in physics, as well as in physics-related areas such as astronomy and planetary science, from general education physical sciences to advanced graduate-level topics. The department has ~60 full-time faculty members, and offers B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, including a master's to Ph.D. bridge program, preparing students for a range of careers. The Physics department centers teaching and learning, and pedagogy-informed practices across lower and upper division courses. The department also has a strong STEM mission, engaging in outreach with the Central Florida community to increase scientific literacy and to attract K-12 students to careers in science.

UCF College of Sciences

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) is the largest college at UCF and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, physical, and social sciences and housing centers, institutes and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world's most pressing and complex problems. With a mission to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers; a number of COS academic programs are among those nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others. For more information, please visit .

University of Central Florida

UCF, named one of the most innovative public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, is located in Orlando, Florida and is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country, offering more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit .

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of application, and previous teaching experience at the college or university level.

For the associate lecturer position, candidates must also have demonstrated depth and breadth of teaching physics and/or astronomy courses, and at least five years of full-time teaching experience in a higher education institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 
  

• Experience with large enrollment (1 courses.

  
  

• Experience with or demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate physics and/or astronomy courses.

  
  

• Experience with online and blended instructional methods, digital teaching and learning tools.

  
  

• Experience with undergraduate laboratory instruction.

  
  

• Involvement with pedagogy-based and active learning techniques.

  
  

• Experience mentoring students.

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• 
  

• Curriculum vitae.

  
  

• Cover letter of interest.

  
  

• Statement of teaching philosophy, training, and experience (2 pages).

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Viatcheslav Kokoouline at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

March 26, 2026

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• 
  

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

  
  

• Possible relocation expenses

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

  
  

• Retirement savings options.

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

  
  

• Education assistance.

  
  

• Flexible work environment.

  
  

• And more...

  
  

• For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

  
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities:

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is the largest of the seven regional autism programs in Florida. Funded through an annual legislative allocation, the center serves over 25,000 residents of central Florida on the autism spectrum across their lifespan through consultative individual and family support, training and technical assistance, and public awareness, with a mission of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.

CARD is a clinical service center within the College of Health Professions and Sciences.

The Opportunity:

As a Program Support Assistant, you will join a high-impact team of professionals dedicated to empowering individuals with autism, their families, and their communities. We operate as a collaborative team united by a mission to create the educational materials, communication supports, and digital resources that help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder achieve academic success and personal fulfillment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys a blend of creative design and administrative precision. While your primary home will be the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) office, you will also play a key role in bringing our mission to life through occasional community events in the evenings and on weekends.

This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2026, with the potential for renewal. It offers a unique vantage point to gain specialized skills in disability support, digital accessibility, and program operations within a mission-driven environment.

Classification Title: Office Support Assistant

Responsibilities:

• 
  

• Assist in the design and production of educational materials and social media content using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing software.

  
  

• Complete data entry and document preparation with a high degree of precision, strictly adhering to HIPAA and FERPA privacy regulations.

  
  

• Follow detailed written task analyses to ensure all materials meet program standards under the direction of the Program Manager or Director.

  
  

• Provide on-site support for community events, assisting with setup, logistics, and client interaction.

  
  

• Utilize PC systems and data processing software to maintain accurate records and project workflows.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 
  

• Experience in data entry, digital file management, and maintaining website/social media updates.

  
  

• Proven ability in handling phone follow-ups, general office coordination, and supporting the logistics of community events and programs.

  
  

• Familiarity with creating Social Stories, visual supports, and other materials used to support individuals with disabilities.

  
  

• Proven ability in social media content creation, website development, or basic video editing, with specific experience using Microsoft Office, Canva, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Final Cut or Premiere Pro.

  
  

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• 
  

• Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to multitask in a busy environment, and a high level of accuracy in all tasks.

  
  

• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support our community initiatives.

  
  

• A working understanding of HIPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality regulations.

  
  

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• 
  

• This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

  
  

• This position requires a Level 2 Background Check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Clearinghouse prior to employment. For more information, please visit the FDLE Clearinghouse: .

  
  

• Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business. Frequent travel with personal vehicle in the Central Florida area (Volusia, Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole and Sumter counties), with mileage and toll reimbursement at state rate.

  
  

• The anticipated pay rate for this position is $14.00-$16.29 per hour. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

  
  

• Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

  
  

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed to support events and programs (Willingness and availability to work a varied schedule when needed).

  
  

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• 
  

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

  
  

• Retirement savings options

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

  
  

• Education assistance

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

  
  

Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

Job Posting End Date

Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

The Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, digital asset and engineer-oriented, research position.This is a full-time Contract and Grants (C&G)-based faculty position to support ongoing federally sponsored research in a long-standing and agile R&D lab. For information about the Institute for Simulation and Training and the Orlando area, see .

We are searching for an Assistant In Digital Asset Research and Production Engineer with expertise in computer visualization, 3D modeling, and immersive technologies to support the design, development, and implementation of next-generation visual simulations and intelligent training systems. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team conducting applied research in simulation-based training, modeling, and opportunity-based training systems.

This position requires an experienced researcher who will work both independently and as a team member to design, develop, modify, test, document, and maintain simulation software products.

Key Responsibilities

• 
  

• Design, develop, and implement 3D environments, frameworks, and prototypes for high-fidelity visual simulations and applications.

  
  

• Apply 3D models, advanced character mesh techniques, and physics-based simulation methods to enhance realism and interactivity in diverse domain systems and applications.

  
  

• Work with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, cognitive scientists, and domain experts to define research objectives, design experiments, and analyze results.

  
  

• Create prototypes and capabilities demonstrators to showcase IST's expertise aligned with trends and opportunities.

  
  

• Design and execute hands-on demonstrations and exhibits at strategic events.

  
  

• Perform data collection in the form of LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other advanced techniques to evolve advanced terrestrial-based synthetic environments.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to modeling and simulation and two years of related professional experience or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to modeling and simulation and five years of related professional experience.

Significant experience or education required in at least three of the following areas:

• 
  

• 3D modeling tools such as Adobe Substance, Creator, Blender, or 3D Studio Max

  
  

• AutoDesk software systems

  
  

• Geospatial algorithms

  
  

• 3D game engine modeling formats

  
  

• Character and model rigging using modern game engine approaches (Unity, Unreal)

  
  

• Modern terrain generation software

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or education is preferred in any of the following areas:

• 
  

• OpenFlight file format and visual database correlation.

  
  

• NIMA data processing

  
  

• Cartography

  
  

• 3D Model/Character creation for modern game engines.

  
  

• Digital twin creation

  
  

• Data acquisition through ground-based LiDAR-based systems such as Leica or Faro systems

  
  

• Intrinsic game engine API scripting capabilities such as C# and/or Python

  
  

• Familiarity with understanding of producing correlated geospecific terrain

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• 
  

• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dean Reed at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Position requires U.S citizenship for a University-sponsored application for a security clearance. This position is funded by contract and grant sources and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• 
  

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

  
  

• Retirement savings options.

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

  
  

• Education assistance.

  
  

• Flexible work environment.

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.

  
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities:

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is the largest of the seven regional autism programs in Florida. Funded through an annual legislative allocation, the center serves over 25,000 residents of central Florida on the autism spectrum across their lifespan through consultative individual and family support, training and technical assistance, and public awareness, with a mission of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.

CARD is a clinical service center within the College of Health Professions and Sciences.

The Opportunity:

The Program Manager II at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is a leadership role responsible for the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality programs for individuals with autism and their families. Working closely with the Center Director and clinical team, you will bridge the gap between clinical expertise and community impact, managing a diverse portfolio of activities across seven counties. You will serve as a key liaison to community partners, non-profits, and stakeholders to create an autism-friendly landscape through strategic planning and excellence in execution.

Responsibilities:

Program Development & Management:

• 
  

• Develop and manage consistent community engagement initiatives, including programs, stand-alone activities, and events.

  
  

• Collaborate with ASD Specialists to ensure all programs are evidence-based, effective, and utilize clinical expertise to support client development.

  
  

• Manage project timelines, venue selection, registration processes, and curriculum sourcing.

  
  

• Operate programs within defined budgets, adhere to university policies, and support fundraising efforts as required.

  
  

Implementation & Quality Control:

• 
  

• Recruit, supervise, and coach program facilitators and operational staff.

  
  

• Provide on-site logistical support at large events and programs throughout the community.

  
  

• Coordinate with appropriate internal offices for event approvals and processing.

  
  

Evaluation & Data Analytics:

• 
  

• Implement feedback systems to monitor satisfaction and efficacy; identify obstacles and propose strategic adjustments.

  
  

• Analyze program data to assess the achievement of deliverables and grant outcomes.

  
  

• Prepare formal reports and presentations for the Center Director, Board, and external stakeholders to inform future decision-making.

  
  

Communication & Community Engagement:

• 
  

• Represent CARD to the general public, local agencies, and potential funding sources.

  
  

• Support social media campaigns and write promotional materials (flyers, registration listings, etc.) in coordination with communications personnel.

  
  

• Act as the primary contact for the CARD Constituency Board and the Providing Autism Links and Support (PALS) board.

  
  

• Interface directly with families and participants, communicating specific needs back to clinical staff.

  
  

Strategic Collaboration:

• 
  

• Meet regularly with leadership to align program execution with the Center's long-term goals.

  
  

• Develop new internal and external partnerships, including grants and collaborations with other university units to enhance client services.

  
  

• Work with ASD Specialists to guide participants toward the best-fit resources when specific program opportunities are unavailable.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 
  

• Degree in Education, Hospitality, or Nonprofit Management.

  
  

• Proven track record in high-impact community outreach, and/or previous experience in fundraising or donor relations.

  
  

• Demonstrated success in planning and executing signature programs and community events, underpinned by strong analytic thinking.

  
  

• Skilled in managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders and delivering professional presentations that drive community support.

  
  

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• 
  

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to pivot priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet strict grant deadlines and project milestones.

  
  

• Ability to work with a high degree of independence while maintaining a collaborative spirit within a multidisciplinary team.

  
  

• A record of project management that demonstrates creativity, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving with meticulous attention to detail.

  
  

• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe Creative Suite, and event registration platforms.

  
  

• Experience generating data-driven reports and high-quality presentations; familiarity with databases (e.g., FileMaker) and graphic design software is a plus.

  
  

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft marketing materials and formal grant-related documentation.

  
  

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• 
  

• This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

  
  

• This position requires a Level 2 Background Check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Clearinghouse prior to employment. For more information, please visit the FDLE Clearinghouse: .

  
  

• Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business. Frequent travel with personal vehicle in the Central Florida area (Volusia, Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole and Sumter counties), with mileage and toll reimbursement at state rate.

  
  

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,518 - $80,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

  
  

• Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

  
  

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed to support events and programs (Willingness and availability to work a varied schedule when needed).

  
  

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• 
  

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

  
  

• Retirement savings options

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

  
  

• Education assistance

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

  
  

Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

Job Posting End Date

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .